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YNC 32X

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,022 mi
Last recorded163,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 32X
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 163,022 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 153,022 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2007 156,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 144,780 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YNC 32X is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNC 32X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YNC 32X?

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What year was YNC 32X registered?

YNC 32X is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is YNC 32X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNC 32X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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